Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 444

The general law is the general body of rules whose provisions govern all transactions of those subject to it. The substitution of special legislation for certain of its provisions while the special legislation exists. Its effect. No recourse to the provisions of the general law except in respect of such provisions as the special law has omitted. - Law 51 of 1984 concerning Personal Status constitutes special legislation whose provisions address all matters relating to personal status. The rules to be followed regarding the financial rights of the spouses in the event of an application for separation on grounds of harm are specified in Article 130 thereof. This law does not address the elements of tortious liability and the obligations arising from an unlawful act committed by either spouse to the detriment of the other. The necessary consequence thereof. Recourse to the Civil Code. The reason therefor. Its status as the general law. An example concerning a husband's claim for compensation from his wife for her unlawful act after the forfeiture of her financial rights arising from marriage and divorce.